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A meta-analysis of 14 observational studies found that very high chili pepper consumption was associated with increased gastrointestinal cancer risk, particularly esophageal cancer. The findings were observational and did not establish a causal relationship between chili pepper intake and cancer development.

Nearly 89% of U.S. ischemic heart disease deaths in 2023 were attributable to modifiable risk factors, according to Global Burden of Disease data. Mortality rates declined substantially since 1990, although deaths linked to elevated BMI and fasting glucose increased.

An observational study associated repeated gabapentin prescribing with higher rates of dementia and mild cognitive impairment, particularly among adults aged 18 to 64 years. Experts emphasized that the findings do not establish causality and should be interpreted cautiously.

A national analysis found that clinical obesity was present in more than one-quarter of adults with normal BMI values. The findings highlight limitations of BMI alone for identifying excess adiposity and obesity-related health risk.

A large ECHO Cohort analysis associated several pregnancy urinary chemical biomarkers with modest shifts in gestational age and fetal growth measures. The observational findings did not establish causality.

The reported death of Senator Lindsey Graham following a suspected aortic dissection has renewed attention on a condition that can mimic other cardiovascular emergencies. Existing guidelines emphasize surveillance, risk-factor management, and timely recognition in high-risk patients.